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CBSA Trade Compliance Verification priorities

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released the July 2022 Trade Compliance Verification priorities. Tariff verification prioritiesSpent fowl – Harmonized System Number(s): Headings 02.07, 16.01 and 16.02LED lamps – …



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Customs Notice 22-14: The Administration of Heading 95.05

This notice is to inform that Customs Notice N-179 has been revoked. The following will serve as a guideline to the current policy with regard to the classification of festive articles under …



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Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Registration Database)

The following is provided by Transport Canada. Issues: An internal audit of Transport Canada’s (TC) Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Program in 2006, and a 2011 audit by the Office …



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FDA Hours for July 4th Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend. Peace Bridge BuffaloFriday, July 1st: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PMSaturday, July 2nd: CLOSEDSunday July …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers & Tomatoes

As a reminder, on July 1st the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changes from 0707.00.50 to: 0707.00.60 (Greenhouse) 0707.00.6015 Certified organic 0707.00.6020 other 0707.00.60 (Not Greenhouse) 0707.00.6030 (Less than 6 …



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Produce, Floral HTSUS Changes Effective July 1st

Earlier this week, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released changes to the 2022 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) that become effective on July 1st, 2022. The …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published the following with regards to anti-dumping and countervailing duties determinations. Carbon Steel Fasteners – Notice of normal value review (Newfast Co., Ltd.) …



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CARM – Daily Notice (DN) Schedule for Canada Day

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CARM Client Support (CCS)RE: Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for Canada Day Due to the Canada Day holiday, the Daily …



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President Signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act into Law

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 22) revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of …



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Aluminum Smelting Information Requirement begins June 29th, 2022

The AIM system is a tool for The U.S. Department of Commerce to monitor aluminum import levels. The licensing requirement applies to “basic aluminum products” under the following tariff schedule …



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New EPA Notice of Arrival Form Available

U.S. Customs & Border Protection released CSMS #52240521 informing the trade community of a new EPA Form 3540-1. The new form does not contain additional elements, rather it clarifies instructions …



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FSVP ‘UNK’ Declaration Ends TODAY!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will end its temporary policy of permitting use of the entity identification code “UNK.” FSVP importers have now had ample time to familiarize …



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Reminder – Deadline for Public Consultations for Steel Imports

On May 12, Global Affairs Canada launched public consultations to obtain stakeholders’ views on the potential collection and publication of country of melt and pour information for steel goods covered …



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Government of Canada delivers on commitment to ban harmful single-use plastics

No one wants to see plastic litter in their local park or hiking trail, or on the shoreline where their kids play. That’s why the Government of Canada has moved …



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Update on requirements for food exports to China

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its external website with important information for Canadian establishments that manufacture, process, and store food products for export to China. What has been …



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